Job description

POSITION: Primary Therapist

LOCATION: Florence, South Carolina

SUPERVISED BY: Clinical Director

POSITION/INDIVIDUALS SUPERVISED: None

SALARY: $45,000

INTERRELATIONSHIPS:

Maintains open communication lines with facility staff, attending clinicians and physicians, patients and families. Liaisons with community agencies, vendors, and payer of health services.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Primary Therapist is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities as directed by the Clinical Director. He/she will be responsible for patient caseload and will provide group, individual, and family therapy. The Primary Therapist will conduct psychosocial and bio-psychosocial assessments. He / She will collaborate with the Treatment Team to formulate the Master Treatment Plan, and assist in coordinating discharge planning. The Primary Therapist has primary responsibility for maintaining communication with the family, referral source and other service providers as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

1. EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in social work, psychology or related human services field preferred.

2. EXPERIENCE: Two years of work experience in mental health field preferred.

3. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Licensure and/or (Intern License) to practice clinical discipline in the appropriate state, preferred, required in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health counselor and/or Certified Addiction Professional preferred. CPR Training

4. KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE: *SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication, observation & Written skills.
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws.
• Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies.
• Knowledge of Workplace Violence.
• Knowledge of Corporate Integrity & Ethics.
• Knowledge of addictions.
• Ability to interact with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in facets of the recovery program relating to physical health.
• Knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery Program.
• Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building.
• Knowledge of alcohol and other drugs that includes;

-Alcohol and addictive drugs and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual.

- Alcohol and addictive drugs and their impact on the family.

-Ability to determine if a medical emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary.

-Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose.

-Knowledge of First Aid and CPR.

-Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction, including:

▪ Confidentiality ▪ Patient Rights ▪ Professional Code of Ethics ▪ Discrimination

-Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team.

5. AGE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS SERVED/RESPONSIBILITY: Adults

6. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Familiar with community resources

7. EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Type of position: Full-time

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO POSITION: Weekly

PERFORMANCE/PROFICIENCY STANDARDS: Performance standards are integrated within the position responsibilities. The principle functions of the position identified shall not be considered as a complete description of all the work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position.

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY TO POSITION

1. Review assessments from referring facilities and note problems/issues that require further attention

2. Contact referral source and other key individuals to gather additional information as necessary and maintain contact with referral source and other key individuals throughout patient’s treatment

3. Gather comprehensive diagnostic information through psychosocial assessment interview then develop an Integrated Summary, bringing together information from all assessments to identify problem areas that may affect treatment and/or need to be addressed in treatment planning

4. Develop a comprehensive problem list that reflects patient’s individual issues as described in assessments and the Integrated Summary and present the psychosocial and diagnostic information to treatment team in a clear, concise manner

5. During first session with patient, review initial treatment plan, including case management issues and be sure that patient and staff assignments and responsibilities are understood and in progress

6. Formulate a comprehensive treatment plan with patient that effectively addresses patient issues has clearly stated treatment goals and objectives that are measurable and can be completed within established time frames

7. Participate effectively in multidisciplinary treatment plan reviews, demonstrating adequate preparation and understanding of patient issues, progress, strengths and weaknesses, areas of resistance, positive and negative strategies, and use good clinical judgment in moving patient through treatment levels.

8. Develop interventions that will accomplish goals and objectives and state the planned frequency of interventions

9. Maintain clinical records according to program policies and those of licensing and accrediting agencies, document the patient’s progress accurately as it relates to treatment goals and objectives, ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear and articulate and keep clinical records secure at all times

10. Continue treatment planning process throughout patient’s stay in treatment, opening new problems and developing or revising treatment plans as necessary

11. Lead and co-facilitate group therapy sessions in a manner that creates an atmosphere in which self- disclosure is facilitated, helps patients gain group process skills, and helps patients gain insight into problems and utilizes experiential techniques effectively

12. Complete activity and group plans in advance for the Clinical Director including supplies utilized and/or needed

13. Conduct educational groups (lectures/videos/discussions) effectively

14. Address problem behaviors, confront counter-productive behavior appropriately in a manner that elicits respect and bonds with the patient while still enforcing program rules and regulations in a firm but fair manner

15. Assist patients to understand treatment goals and give her a clear picture of where she stands with regard to progress toward recovery as seen by the therapist and the multidisciplinary treatment team

16. Adapt to different types of patients

17. Maintain healthy boundaries

18. Understand and apply the program’s clinical philosophy

19. Demonstrate good strategic and problem-solving skills

20. Track patient’s clinical problems in group

21. Provide individual counseling to patients at least one (1) times per week

22. Maintain regular contact and open communication with families, assist families in identifying the problems and issues, conduct as needed family therapy session and assist families in finding resources to help themselves

23. Be effective in finding and linking patient with internal and external resources as needed to meet patient needs

24. Assist patient in managing outside stressors (legal, financial, vocational, etc.) according to the best interests of the patient’s progress in recovery

25. Prepare patient to maintain recovery post-discharge and help develop a discharge plan that meets patient needs for ongoing support

26. Accept and utilize supervision and address problems noted by supervisor

27. Communicate with supervisor and keep supervisor informed of significant patient developments

28. Participate in Quality Improvement activities and contribute to the welfare of the organization

29. Pursue professional development through participation in education and training programs

30. Have good work habits: get things done in a timely, efficient manner, adhere to time schedules, maintain good communication, demonstrate willingness to accept responsibility and function well as a team member and contribute positively to the morale of staff.

31. Actively participates in Interdisciplinary Treatment Plan meetings.

32. Shares pertinent information with team as obtained from client’s family, or others as indicated throughout program.

33. Attends daily and weekly staffing meetings per schedule.

34. Evaluates the impact of therapeutic interventions upon the therapeutic milieu.

35. Facilitates group therapy.

36. Performs individual therapy with client/family.

37. Documents the assessment of client progress/regress and interventions provided in the medical record, on an ongoing basis.

38. Recognizes, responds to and assists in psychiatric crisis situations and provides the intervention necessary.

39. Responds and assists in medical emergency situations as directed and needed.

40. Communicates effectively with client, staff and physician.

41. Provides clients with education and instruction on Advance Directives.

42. Attends and participates in monthly Program Staff meetings as scheduled by the Director.

43. Adheres to facility policies and procedures, DCF Rules and Regulations and JC standards.

44. Performs other duties assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Florence, SC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• mental health field: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• license (social work, therapist, mental health counselor) (Preferred)
• addiction counselor certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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